About Pawsitive Puppy Training
Hi! I’m Sherri, and I’m here to help you build a happy, loving, and effortless bond with your new family member. Also seen in the photo is Emma, my 9 year-old English Labrador. When I adopted my first dog almost thirty years ago, I immersed myself in understanding canine behavior and training methods. It became readily apparent that putting in the time and effort from the very beginning was much easier — and less stressful — than trying to correct problems later on. Madison (my first dog) became a fantastic example of "training done right", and I've continued to hone my techniques and knowledge ever since.
Over the past 30 years I have worked with many people who had difficulty getting their dogs to obey even the most basic of commands; undoing months or years of learned behaviors is frustrating for everyone. I've also worked with many people from the moment their puppy has come home. Those sessions are full of excitement, feelings of accomplishment, and relief that their puppy is on their way to being a well-behaved dog. Is it any wonder that I now work exclusively with young puppies?!
Training with me goes beyond our in-person sessions; I’ll be available to answer your questions throughout our week together and anytime in the future if you need support with the commands and lessons we cover. My goal is to create a strong foundation for clear communication and lasting obedience.
I work with clients across most of the Denver Metro area, and am happy to discuss whether your location and schedule work within my availability. If you would like to reach out, there is a contact form at the bottom of this page.
Why choose in-home training?
What's included in your training?
What's included in your training?
Even in the best of circumstances, bringing a puppy home is stressful for them. The life they've known for eight weeks is suddenly gone, and they're starting a new chapter of the complete unknown. From the moment they leave their litter, they begin forming new impressions. By training them at your home, you help create a stable environment right from the start. Instead of adjusting to a boarding trainer’s home and habits — and to then re-adjust again when you bring them home — they'll settle into your environment right away, minimizing their overall stress.
Equally important, training is often more about the family than the dog. Teaching your dog to respond to me is one thing, but ensuring YOU can achieve the same results is essential. You'll be able to watch me as I train, ask me all of your questions, and get my feedback as I watch you implement the lessons.
What's included in your training?
What's included in your training?
What's included in your training?
I offer a package of seven 1-hour in-home sessions, ideally starting the day you bring your puppy home or soon thereafter*. We will meet once a day for a week, and by the end of our time together your puppy will have been taught the essential commands of sit, stay, come, leave it, drop, off, and place. Handouts with lesson recaps and space for your notes will be provided at every session.
Your puppy will also begin responding to their name and learning how to properly walk on a leash, and I will help you navigate the trials of potty training, puppy biting, and unwanted chewing.
* If desired, one session can be used pre-arrival to help prepare you and your home.